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Tourism is on the rise again this year: an increase of more than 3% in arrivals and overnight stays in accommodation in March

Arrivals surpassed 1.2 million in March and overnight stays reached 2.7 million – See tables

Blue Flag: With 623 awarded coasts, Greece ranks 2nd worldwide

The prefecture of Halkidiki became the first prefecture in Greece, with 93 flags and the Region of Crete maintains the first place with 153 flags

Vassilis Kikilias: No ticket increases this summer

"The bidders and the companies will make announcements that will have to do with reductions and discount packages for the Greek family," the Shipping Minister said

Easter coinciding with the Catholics opens the best season – Greeks head to the villages, while foreigners go on city breaks and to the islands

Which Greek destinations top the list of preferences and how prices are shaping up – High occupancy in popular destinations – Increased arrivals of foreigners in Athens and Thessaloniki

What tourists say about the €30 ticket for the Acropolis – New prices for museums and archaeological sites

A new pricing policy is being rolled out for Greece's major monuments – "It's worth the cost," say foreign visitors to the Acropolis

Santorini filled with tourists again (photos)

As it seems that the island is ready to welcome its public with responsibility and safety after the period of seismic activity

This is the list of the best airports on the planet for 2025 – Asia first, only one from America (video)

Skytrax has again this year highlighted the world's top airports - Asia dominates, Heathrow is absent, Vancouver is the only American presence

Scenes of destruction in Paros and Mykonos – How they were submerged in just two hours

The country’s two most popular islands sank in mud – Roads turned into rivers, cars were swept away – Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias speaks to protothema.gr

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt – Six dead, nine injured

The submarine was carrying a total of 44 passengers - Five people remain trapped on the boat, local sources say - The Russian embassy in Egypt says all the tourists were from Russia, without specifying their identities

Santorini cruises resumes from Sunday 23 March

Celestyal makes the start - Next week at least five cruise ships are expected to arrive, carrying a total of 6,000 passengers, while 35 arrivals are planned for April

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